SO WHO TAKES OVER FROM ISABELLA AYUK? MBGN 2013 SET FOR JULY 20, 2013

ANNA E. BANNER

SABRINA IDUKPAYE

TIAMIYU ADERONKE

The 35 gals (some stunning, some not too and many ordinary) vying for this year's crown are battle ready. All the 35 States of the federation minus 1-Zamfara are being represented, including Abuja the FCT. 

This year's event is going to the oil rich, South-south State of Bayelsa. Set for the only venue in Yenogoa, not too far from the Government house. If it pans out the way we are suspecting, the lady from Bayelsa State- Anna E. Banner (34-36-39), 18 years old, might just be the next MBGN 2013. In a way, it could just be a way of saying thank you for the sponsorship.

It has been an eventful 1 year for the outgoing queen- Isabella Agbor-Ayuk, at least after the initial uproar that followed her crowning, she was able to have a scandal free reign. In between her reign, she launched her own clothing label in Abuja and all her dreams seem to have come true in the short period, at least winning the crown like she wanted to has worked out well. 

It's most likely going to be the fulfillment of another young lady's dream come July 20, 2013 in Yenogoa, Bayelsa. Who deserves to wear the crown? Who are your favourite to make the top 10? Would the most truly beautiful of the girls carry the day?

We are all watching to see. One curious thing is, are this girls truly as young as they all claim to be? 

Who deserves the crown? Let's chose together. 

Our own favourite 15 and in no particular order are as follows- Miss Abuja, Edo, Ondo, Enugu, Ekiti, Oyo, Rivers, Sokoto, Ogun, Kwara, Adamawa, Anambra, Akwa-Ibom, Osun & Lagos. Do you all agree with our list? 

MORE PICTURES AFTER THE BREAK. PLS CLICK ON READ MORE BELOW

MISS CROSS-RIVER-ISABELLE AYUK IS THE NEW MBGN 2012

Waoh! After what some would call a grueling battle. With 32 beauty queens representing 31 states and the Federal Capital: all vying for the chance to wear the crown as the new MBGN 2012. The delegate from Cross-River- Miss Isabelle Ayuk was a few hours ago declared the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria- 2012. The lucky winner won for herself a brand spanking new Toyota Corolla car donated by the Edo State government, also an unspecified cash reward, a Cartier wrist-watch, said to be worth a Million Naira- donated by Polo Ltd and a ticket from Lufhtansa Airlines- to go anywhere in the world, that the airline flies to. She would be representing Nigeria at the next Miss World Pageant coming up in Mongolia in August of 2012.

The 1st runner-up was Miss Rivers- Charles Granville-Damiete, who would be representing the country at the next Miss Universe Competition before the year ends.

The 2nd runner-up was Miss Abuja-Ifeoma Umeokeoke- Who would be representing Nigeria at the Miss Tourism International, later in 2012.

The 3rd runner-up was Miss Kaduna- Joyce Ngozi Chidebe and the 4th runner-up was Miss Osun- Okafor Christabel Nkechinyere.

Truth be told, the 25th anniversary edition of Nigeria's most prestigious beauty pageant, was a bit lacklustre. Maybe it was because of Benin where it held or it was the way the broadcast was viewed, something was clearly missing. We would even like to suggest that the organisers need to bring in some new and exciting blood to help galvanize the pageant.

Many of those we also spoke with did not enjoy the performances by the artistes at all, all these might have been because one was expecting too much from the organisers, having at the back of the mind that it was a very special edition- the 25th Anniversary. A bird had whispered into our ears (though not confirmed) that the organisers had tried to get -former Pussy Cat Dolls lead Singer- Nicole Scherzinger to be a a special guest at the occasion, but apparently it didn't work out or they couldn't meet her demands.

One hopes that there would be major improvements at subsequent editions.

We wish the newly crowned queen, a scandal-free and very successful reign.

The night's other winners were-

Miss Photogenic- Miss Edo

Miss Amity- Miss Taraba

Face of Select Pro- Miss Kwara- Tomilayo Salami

Best Traditional outfit - Miss Cross River, who is also the new MBGN 2012.

25 YEAR OLD WINNER-ISABELLE AYUK

MISS RIVERS- 1ST RUNNER UP

MISS ABUJA-2ND-RUNNER-UP. EVERYONE'S FAVOURITE

MISS KADUNA-3RD RUNNER-UP

MISS OSUN-4TH RUNNER-UP

MBGN 2012 CONTESTANTS REVEALED- who is/are your favourite(s).

This year's edition like you all already know is the silver jubilee edition. We are all expecting some new things & surprises from the organisers. It would take away from the excitement, if it’s the same old thing that’s been done year in, year out. Now that the venue for this year’s edition is in Benin, Edo State, will the goddess of beauty favour the contestant from Edo State? Who amongst the 32 gorgeous and highly expectant ladies is favoured to win the crown? Whose head is big enough to wear the highly coveted crown? Come May 5, 2012 the lucky one would be revealed for all to see.

Meanwhile, we have the pictures of the 32 state queens, vying for the ultimate prize- the MBGN 2012 Crown. We would like you all to be the judges, if you were to choose from the 32, who would you all pick, who would be your favourite. What if your votes count?

Check out the pictures and tell us your thoughts.


MISS ABIA- ONUOHA GLORY

MISS ABUJA- IFEOMA UMEOKEKE

MISS ADAMAWA- OFOMAH CHISOKWUE

MISS AKW-IBOM- ESTHER EPHRAIM

MISS ANAMBRA- ELSIE ANULI DIKE

MISS BAUCHI- OKOLO OBIANUJU